Follow 8 answers 8 Report Abuse Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Usually, this problem is fixable using third-party repair tools. Report bonan- Mar 21, 2010 02:24AM @ mongo boy does it work if its avi Helpful +29 Report its me Jun 11, 2009 08:38PM Right click on video, click on "Network" is it something I can download or adjust on my computer View all 8 comments Report bob- Jul 28, 2009 10:49AM how do I get video to work, I already have

I cannot see any video when opening a stand-alone video file in any media program, Real Player, WMP, Quik Time, NOTHING. Install Codec Packs or Use VLC If the problem is related to the codec and you must use Windows Media Player, your only other option is to download a codec pack. In this way, you would be far away from the WMP won’t play AVI trouble. If you absolutely must, you can check out my previous post on downloading codecs for Windows Media Player.

Windows Media Player Cannot Play The File. The Player Might Not Support The File Type

At the prompt, type the following: sfc /scannow If you still can’t play AVI files in Windows Media Player, post a comment and I'll try to help! Report moka05- Jul 15, 2010 12:22PM will thats only a new player its not solveing the wmp proplam Report Joe- Dec 13, 2012 12:23AM what I am missing here? David Kimball 2,669,823 views 8:27 How to watch .MKV files on your PC. - Duration: 7:26. Windows Media Player Cannot Play The File Because There Is A Problem With Your Sound Device Source(s): http://majorgeeks.com/XP_Codec_Pack_d483...

Download and unzip before installing. If this still doesn’t fix the problem you can try installing the K-Lite Codec pack, which includes all the popular video codecs for playing a variety of video formats. Any ideas? Solution 2: Install the Must-have Codec to Solve Can't Play AVI in WMP Problem It's well-known that usually the AVI video file is encoded with DivX or XviD codecs.

But it shows only its a wmp file.I have using windows media player 10 ver. Windows Media Player Encountered A Problem While Playing The File. Thank You!!!!!1 Report Elle- Mar 3, 2014 05:21PM Worked for me!! :) Reply Helpful +63 Report todd Nov 10, 2008 03:14AM I can't see any video on my computer ,dvd movies,downloaded Watch QueueQueueWatch QueueQueue Remove allDisconnect Loading... Looking for deals on cable TV?

Windows Media Player Cannot Play The File Because The Required Video Codec

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First is that AVI files are no longer associated with WMP.To fix this, open WMP and press Alt to show the menu. Download this and install, Your problem will be solved......................... perk2u_wi · 9 years ago 0 Thumbs up 0 Thumbs down Comment Add a comment Submit · just now Report Abuse Hi, Check if you have the necessary Codec to play I honestly can't believe this worked!!!

If it’s not selected, it may be the reason why your videos are not playing. Update Windows Media Player But it shows only its a wmp file.I have using windows media player 10 ver. Working...

For example, the video stream could be compressed using the DivX, Xvid, H.264, VP9 or MPEG-4 codec.

This is important because the format for the audio or video stream can be different inside the AVI container. Step 4: Start to convert AVI to WMV Now Lightly click "RUN" to convert AVI to WMV with a split second. Sign in 1,031 236 Don't like this video? Windows 10 Codec Pack so that you are free to play back any video on your latest iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Sony, HTC, Microsoft devices with 1:1 high quality reserved.

Loading... AVI videos not playing? I know almost nothing about computers but the advice to get codecs didn't make sense as I'd been playing video's previously. Report mel1980- Jan 3, 2014 09:45PM thanks so much it helped me to see my video.......who hoooo!!!

Windows media donst have a codec for AVI's. For an in-depth understanding of all this, check out my guide to codecs, container formats and transcoding. Report Clay- May 23, 2009 05:47AM Thanks, just worked for me too. Report toefunny- Mar 27, 2010 10:12PM THANK YOU!!

help me Report chanon01145 1Posts Monday December 30, 2013Registration date December 30, 2013 Last seen - Dec 30, 2013 09:43PM See also the article : "Video Overlay settings at zero after Report Nags- Mar 28, 2009 07:02AM Thank you so much, it worked for me. You can only upload files of type PNG, JPG, or JPEG. Related Categories All tips about video conversion How to convert SD HD videos Video Download and Convert Tips Review on best video converter Tips to convert MP4/MOV/FLV How to convert WMV

I can't play a video clip in windows media player. Once you click that, you can find the Network tab and check the appropriate box. Minor Reason: Besides the above-mentioned reason, sometimes this condition happens due to AVI files being corrupted or damaged by accident.